Ton litter contest shows Iowa pigs reach mighty weights
In Franklin county Iowa a ton litter contest gathers 60 litters with 12 weighed by last evening. Arthur Larson Coulter leads with 10 pigs totaling 2310 pounds at 190 days. Valentina Darkhuff Alden and D W Grants Dougherty litter also exceed 2000 pounds. Reared on purebred Poland China sows, careful feeding and full feed after Sept 1 yield the gains.
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Hampton
Franklin County
Iowa
Franklin
Franklin County Farm Bureau
W. B. Hamilton
Citizens National Bank
Walter T. Robinson
Decorah
Arthur Larson
Coulter
Poland
Valentine Darkhuff
Alden
D. W. Grant
Dougherty
Larson
Mr. Larson
Darkhall
Grant
Larsen
Phis T Minn
Welas
Farmer’s Experimental Cropping Pleases Chickasaw County
New Hampton Ia Oct 6 Claude Merritt near New Hampton tests mixed crops and hog pasturing on two acres planted June 15 with soybeans Yankee corn and sugartane. Sixty two pigs fattened 40 to 70 pounds each quickly and the green fodder is now yielding less buttermilk feed. Merritt plans 17 acres for similar future trials while noting soil favors red clover and that quackgrass invasion can be controlled by row planting and adjusted disc cultivation.
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New Hampton
Claude Merritt
Merritt
Rural Electrification Survey Aims to Gauge Farm Power Use
Washington report notes a countrywide survey by the department of agriculture to measure electric power usage on Iowa and other states farms and assess future potential. Secretary Wallace says results will underpin economic and engineering advances for the dairy and field sectors as light and power firms cooperate. US rural customers exceed 4 million and grow daily.
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Washington News Bureau
Waterloo Evening Courier
Washington, D. C
Iowa
Department of Agriculture
Wallace
United States
National Electric Light Association
Corn and Potatoes Short Crops Near Charles City
Charles City reports frost injured corn in the county with a short crop. Tate potatoes are dug and short but good quality. Other farm crops did well, alfalfa large this year, and migrants linger including robins, cat birds, swallows, flickers, black birds, and occasional wrens. Waterfowl remain in large numbers as winter nears.
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Charles City
Little Frozen Corn Thru 45-Acre Tract Report
Reinveck In Harman Fitje north of here discusses a test corn field in Stele lovalitly. About 45 acres show minimal freezing with twenty acres planted late May and another twenty early June, field finished by June 1. Ragte township Supheam Girls club reports near perfect attendance at first post-school meeting with trimming for waitresses as topic.
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Reinveck
TN Gage
Supheam Girls’ Club
Ragte Township
Tamworth Breeders Choose Iona Man as Officer
J M Dowell of Seymour Alabama was elected president of the Tamworth Swine Recording Association at a 4 meeting in Peoria Illinois. Harry Propst Iowa City was elected vice president and P M Hartzell Carthage Illinois was retained as secretary treasurer. James E B Crum Dallas City was named to fill a director vacancy.
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Peoria
J. M. Dowell
B. F. Harris
Seymour
Harry Propst
Iowa City
M. Hartzall
Carthage
James EB. Crum
Dallas City
Chicago
Berkshire
American Berkshire Record Association
Frank S. Springer
M. Christen
State College Pa
Springfield, Ill
Christen
Penn College
Purdue University
Hampshire
Records Sociation
Iowa Farmers Get Information Thru 2 463 Radio Sets
A compiled community notice recounts local events in Jesup Iowa with many names and places. It notes radio reach extending information to farmers, a Methodist conference attendance, home moves and renovations, school improvements, and a local baseball win with coach Ralph Yetulay.
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Iowa
Radio sets on farms spread across counties reported
Washington Oct 6 Farmers increasingly rely on radio for agricultural updates. A government survey shows about 40,000 radios on farms in 780 counties, averaging 0. state averages per county. Estimates cover adoptions across numerous states with counts ranging from 1,000 to over 2,000 sets per county in many regions. Federal weather forecasts and crop reports are broadcast from 150 stations, with 250 stations distributing agricultural programs from the Department of Agriculture.
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Washington, D. C
Loaes
Bing Hi
Ralph “Andrews
Waterloo
United States
Partment
Agriculture
Charlie Andrews
Wallace Stokes
Shelbina
Gissel
Birs
Wil Minor
Nora
Cannes
Finer
New York
Terloo
Bil Cameron
Tata
Saratoga
Gushes
Osiweln
Ohio
Towa
Adam—trebon
Rock Valley
Kansas
Charlie Tre
Jersey
Pennsylvania
Michigpan
Gan
Minnesota
Department of Agriculture
Wheat Prospects Lift Prices Amid Government Relief Hopes
Wheat futures rose after a cautious start as traders priced in potential government relief for farmers and possible increases in import duties. December and May contracts moved higher, with corn and oats fluctuating alongside wheat amid a broad price rally.
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Chicago
Wwe
Washington
Iowa Creamerymen Sweep at National Show in Syracuse
Des Moines reports Iowa creamerymen dominated the national dairy show. Otto Weger of Strawberry Point won first in fresh butter with 96, Watson Shick of Lone Rock took second at 35 3 4, and a Minnesota competitor was third. In cold storage, Joko Hansoo of Coulter won first with 95, A. H. Bentz of Maynard second at 94 3 4, and A. P. Anderson of Graettinger third at 94 1 2.
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Des Moines
Congress
Syracuse
State Department of Agriculture
Telegraph Today
Otto Weger
Strawberry Point
Watson Shick
Lone Rock
Minnesota
Lowans
Joko Hans
Brand new farm buildings leased for next year
Henry Sieh of Geneseo township Tama county completed a set of new buildings on his farm and leased the 160 acres with the improvements to John Fetzner of Dinsdale who will move on March 1. The remaining Sieh farm, about 340 acres, will be operated by Fred Wirth, formerly of Traer, now near Reinbeck.
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Cesup toRay
Bork Ty
Nicholas Hr
Barryytemple
Putillin
Thomasa J. Biwick
Murton
J. W.ornar
Avid
Bert Cox
Jake
Minnesota
Clyde Cavit
1. CG
Leen
Kepworth
George Cutshai
Ale Ivare Howser
A. Lowkpad
Elizabeth
Blath Street
Bilge Alles Larson
Waterloo
Mise Vyera Hanpot
C. Felts
Blakenan
W. KR. C
and Firs
A. Peterson
Jay Micheals
Chicago
Georges Canenhaver
Baby
Ross Coristian
Lopers Ferry
Ale Anil
Copentoeer
Tmar
Migs Lucio Durham
H. J. Poulter, Jr
Independence
Elmer Diehl
G Diehl
Navy
Edith Emerson
Marion Ran
Star
Thamnay
Bra! Smith
Mina
Emerson
Marshall
Jesup
Underwood
Buchanan County
Fetzner
Poyner Bureau to Meet Next Tuesday
Poyner Township Farm Bureau plans its monthly meeting in the hall Tuesday. Mrs. Frank McLaughlin will share thoughts on farm bureau women’s work from the Iowa State fair exhibits. Miss Elizabeth Hudson will discuss a county milk marketing campaign for producers and consumers.
Cigaret Thieves Given Leavenworth Terms
In federal court in Cedar Rapids Iowa yesterday three Chicago men were sentenced on indictments for stealing about 600 cigarettes from a Rock Island boxcar. Thomas Murphy and Robert Stover received 15 month terms while Richard Catlins drew a one year sentence, all to be served at Leavenworth.
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Cedar Rapids
Thomas Murphy
Robert Stover
Richard Catlins
Leavenworth
Rail Shares In Great Demand Amid Market Turbulence
New York October 6 reports show rail shares drawing strong demand as U S Steel and Studebaker shift. market mixed with large current carload activity and prospective dividend news lifting several equities while rubber and rubber-related shares stay pressured. Clearing house reserves show excess liquidity of over 415 million, signaling continued financial system support.
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Clearing House
New York
Iun
Associated Press
Out
Go-Ponl
Imoderate
U. S. Steel
Halewin
Studebison
Venally Lawar
U.S
Yednatrials
Rtads
Chosanealor & Ohle
Aten Arbor
Mivaneed
Avenk
Padisstrials
Shires
Ralls
Herge
Chasipeake & Ohio
Alftied Chemical & Dye
I- Aimeritair Cath
Americin Car & Foundry
Amorivig Enterancttonal Corp
America
Wee & American American “Co
Atchison
Gur & Weindtea
Baltimore & Ohio
Dathichem Steel
Cnalifernia Petroleum
Canadian Pacific
Central
Cerro de Pasco
Chesapontys & Ono
Cprereeeers
Chitengo & Northwestern
Chicago
Mil
Ht. Paul
Ofa
Chile
Cowper Osc
Ching
Consolidated
jCorn
Crucible
Steet Ll
Cuba
Prd
Sistrt
Revere Iath
Famous Players-Laaty
General Anphalt
General Electric
General Motora
Great Northern
Pfd
Gulf Statex Steet
Tutnois Central
Inspiration Copner
International Flarvester
Mar. Marine
FinavingibiIa
Kennecott Copper
Tima
Vermeres
Louisville & Nashville
Mack Truck
Marland
Maxwell Motors
Middle States
Missouri
Kan
Minsouri’ Pacific, Ptd
New York Central No
N.Y
Stan Wratinghouse Electric
Willys-Overland National
East St Louis Livestock Cattle Receipts Across Markets
Receipts totaled about 1,002 head with varying prices across native steers yearlings and feeders. At St Joseph and Peoria markets receipts ranged near steady with lambs and hogs showing mixed demand. dairy milk and cream production noted at Waterloo Co-operative Creamery.
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Louis Gea
Louis, Mo
Mant of Waterloo
Ory
Prices Turn Upward as Hogs and Cattle Edge Higher in Chicago Market
Chicago trade shows hogs steady to 10c higher with top $8.40 and average around $7.85 for 200–300 lb stock. Cattle receipts about 2,000 with fed steers up to $9,250 per 1000 lb and heifers higher. veal and butchers mixed. Sheep receipts 2,000 with fat lambs around $12 to $12.60, ewes weaker. Dairy and poultry markets also noted with varied cheese and butter prices and lighter turkey demand.
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Gog
Shean Bundy
Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
Ateady
Ted Weasterns
Sioux City
Minnneapolis
Minn
Wheatler
Aus
Devennos
Waterloo
Bolt
BBC
Owas
Ymeilers
Eine
God Pacer
Gees A
Sanne
Lexborn
Butehere
Chicago
Lée
Montly Boone
Krausern
Western Granmers
Hirong
Vanie Mendes
Chiege
Bembes
Weekly Grain and Provision Review
The wheat market rose this week on hopes of farm relief and strong corn. Frost damage in Ohio Indiana Minnesota and Iowa lifted futures while corn and oats hit season highs. Provisions firm as lard stocks drop and demand weakens.
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Presa
Chicago
Ohio
Indiana
Minos
Iowa
Rockefeller Money to Assist Bulgaria in Sanitation Work
The Rockefeller foundation plans a sanitation and preventive medicine campaign in Bulgaria. Two Bulgarian physicians are chosen for a year of study in America, with more selections to follow. Elizabeth Crowell outlines a nurses training school project for Sofia. Dr. Embree has inspected Sofia hospitals and met with health officials and local doctors. A stray line notes Eskimos paying a doctor a fee upon treatment.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Rockefeller Foundation
America
Elizabeth Crowell
New York
Edwin R. Embree
Foundation
Minister of Health
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Hal J. Mighell
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